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COURTNEY BARNETT ANNOUNCES CREATURE OF HABIT TOUR ​FOR NOVEMBER 2026

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Local legend Courtney Barnett today announces Creature of Habit East Coast tour dates for November. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter will take her live show to Brisbane’s The Tivoli on 4 November and Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on 7 November, plus a stop at the iconic Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.

Frontier Members can access presale tickets from 9am AEST on Wednesday 8 April, ahead of tickets going on sale at 9am AEST on Friday 10 April. More information at frontiertouring.com/courtneybarnett

More than four years since her last Australian tour, Courtney makes her homecoming in the wake of extensive UK and North American dates. Known for a performance that’s part intimate storytelling, part indie rock, with bursts of raw grunge-like energy, Courtney Barnett live is genuine and authentic. A signature blend of moody guitar, witty, anecdotal lyrics and her laconic talk-singing have cemented her as “one of the most distinctive voices in indie music” (The Mancunion).

 Released in March, Creature of Habit is the highly anticipated new album from the indie trailblazer. It’s a bold, emotionally resonant record that explores the central question: how to get out of your own way so you can truly feel your life.

Written in the wake of a relocation from Australia to Los Angeles and the closure of her long-running label Milk! Records, Barnett was grappling with changes that put the future of both her life and career in question. Rather than internalising those feelings, she decided to bring all this swirling confusion directly into the recording process. With singles ‘Stay in Your Lane’, and ‘Site Unseen (feat. Waxahatchee)’ setting the tone, the album marks a decisive new chapter in Courtney Barnett’s musical evolution.

​Courtney took to the stage at Manchester’s Radio 6 Music Festival last month, launching Creature of Habit to widespread acclaim. She also delivered a powerful live rendition of ‘Mantis’ for US television’s CBS Mornings’ Saturday Sessions.
​With Creature of Habit, Courtney Barnett reaffirms her place as one of the most compelling voices in modern rock; unafraid to confront uncertainty, embrace vulnerability, and transform it into something deeply human and electrifying.

Courtney will bring her new record and extensive catalogue to life with performances in some of Australia’s premiere venues this November, transforming each track into a dynamic, shared experience that resonates long after the final note.

Courtney Barnett’s Creature of Habit is out now (Fiction Records) – Get it HERE!

COURTNEY BARNETT
​AUSTRALIAN TOUR
​NOVEMBER 2026
​Presented by Frontier Touring, Penny Drop and Triple R*

FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
​Via frontiertouring.com/courtneybarnett
​Runs 47 hours from: Wednesday 8 April (9am AEST)
​or until presale allocation exhausted

TICKETS ON SALE
​Begins: Friday 10 April (9am AEST)

 ​WEDNESDAY 4 NOVEMBER
​The Tivoli | Brisbane QLD (18+)
​ticketmaster.com.au
​FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER
​Sydney Opera House Concert Hall | Sydney NSW (Lic. All Ages)
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SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER
​Palais Theatre | Melbourne VIC (Lic. All Ages)
​ticketmaster.com.au

*Triple R presenting Melbourne show only

Patrons are advised to purchase tickets only through authorised ticket sellers.

We cannot guarantee any ticket purchase made through any means other than the official ticketing agents listed on the Frontier website.

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EARL SWEATSHIRT, MIKE, AND SURF GANG RELEASE DOUBLE LP – POMPEII // UTILITY LP EARL SWEATSHIRT & MIKE TOURING ANZ THIS MAY

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Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, and SURF GANG release their double album POMPEII // UTILITY via 10k/Tan Cressida/SURF GANG Records. A long-rumored, coveted collaboration between two friends who happen to be two of the most critically celebrated rappers in the game and renowned producer collective SURF GANG, the double album is a capstone on the musical community they’ve cultivated over the last decade. From top to bottom, there was a clear concerted effort to keep every angle of the project within the family. All of the art for this project, from single covers to the album cover, is pulled from work by sculptor and Earl Sweatshirt’s childhood friend, Sharif Farrag. LISTEN HERE.

Over the past week, Earl, MIKE, and SURF GANG have shut down intimate venues in LA, New York City and London for three secret shows they unveiled via a scavenger hunt on their website last month. Later next month, MIKE and Earl will also be playing a series of Australian and New Zealand tour dates in May, including a show at Sydney Opera House as part of Vivid LIVE Festival. Tickets are on sale below, with support on select dates from C.FRIM and Chef Chung. Following that, the official Home on the Range tour kicks off in June, which includes 26 US stops beginning June 9th in Riverside, before taking it overseas to Europe.

Structured as a double-sided album with MIKE on one side (POMPEII) and Earl on the other (UTILITY), SURF GANG’s Harrison, evilgiane, Elipropperr, and Flea Diamonds lace an animated and frenetic framework through the project with their production, resulting in a full-circle collision of worlds that was inevitable. POMPEII // UTILITY translates those nuanced differences between MIKE, Earl & SURF GANG into a singular language of their own, evoking a shared ethos of collaboration and community-building rather than a transactional exercise. The producer collective’s distinctly online, manic song structures give MIKE & Earl a new opportunity to fold their shared propensity for coded, meditative verses into the larger community they’ve built through their friendship since MIKE first caught the world’s, and Earl’s, attention in 2016, ahead of his cult classic 2017 album MAY GOD BLESS YOUR HUSTLE. In the years since, the pair have tallied notable collaborations like ‘allstar’ on MIKE’s 2020 album weight of the world, and ‘Sentry’ on Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist’s collab album VOIR DIRE.

POMPEII // UTILITY LP
MIKE, Earl Sweatshirt, SURF GANG
April 3, 2026 via 10k/Tan Cressida Records
BUY/STREAM HERE

EARL SWEATSHIRT & MIKE TOUR DATES
Fri 22 May – Studio The Venue – Auckland ¢
Sat 23 May – The Timber Yard – Melbourne ¢ &
Sun 24 May – Sydney Opera House – Sydney*
Wed 27 May – The Tivoli – Brisbane ¢ &

¢ – with C.FRIM
& – with Chef Chung
*as part of Vivid LIVE

All ticketing details HERE

Stay connected with
Earl Sweatshirt: Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube
MIKE: Instagram | X | YouTube | Soundcloud
SURF GANG: Website | Instagram | X | YouTube | Soundcloud

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Arky Waters Turns Up the Heat with New Single ‘Molly’

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Australian producer/DJ Arky Waters is ramping up anticipation for his upcoming debut album with the release of his latest single, ‘Molly’.

“I just wanted to make some dance music that was fun and dumb. When I first started experiencing club music, I remember the trap DJs always cutting in some bass house in their sets. It was a fun way to provide an energy switch during the set, so I wanted to make something similar. For some of my friends that I’ve shown it to, it’s their favourite track on the record!” says Arky Waters

‘Molly’ is a high-energy, bass-driven track designed to spark the dance floor while showcasing Arky Waters’ playful take on electronic music. With its infectious drive and uplifting drops, it’s the perfect teaser for what’s to come on his debut album.

‘Molly” is out now via Mammal Sounds Records:
https://bfan.link/arky-waters-molly

Socials:

https://linktr.ee/arkywaters

Credits:

Written & Produced by Arky Waters

Mixed by Doug Wright

Mastered by Suture Mastering

Artwork & Photos by Arky Waters

Visuals by Arky Waters

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Interview: Will Sparks on Classics, Crowds and the Next Chapter

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What made now feel like the right time to look back and build a tour around the music that started everything for you?

Honestly it just felt like the moment. I’ve been doing this for over 15 years now and I realised there’s this whole body of work tracks that shaped everything I became as an artist that I’ve barely touched in my sets. Fans who’ve been with me from the start deserve to hear that music properly, and newer fans deserve to know where it all came from. The timing felt right to honour that.

When you listen to your early tracks today, do you hear nostalgia, or do you hear a completely different version of yourself?

Both honestly. There’s definitely nostalgia I can hear the bedroom, the late nights, the excitement of just making noise and not really knowing what you’re doing. But I also hear someone figuring out their identity.

Melbourne bounce became a global sound — did you realise at the time you were part of something that big, or did it happen without you noticing?

I wouldn’t say it happened without me noticing. It was really a unique moment and period for me growing up. One day I was in my bedroom on shitty speakers then you feel like the next day you’re playing it overseas and people know every drop and you think ok something big has happened here. 

You’ve been in the industry for over a decade now — what’s something about the music world that people don’t see from the outside?

How relentless it actually is. People see the shows, the travel, the highlights but they don’t see how much goes into sustaining a career year after year. The music, the business decisions, the relationships, the mental load of staying relevant while staying true to yourself. It’s not glamorous the whole way through, and the artists who last are the ones who genuinely love it enough to keep going through the hard parts.

How different is the way you make music today compared to when you were producing in your bedroom in the early days?

Night and day in terms of tools and knowledge but the core is the same. I still start with a feeling of how do i want people to people when they hear this. Back then I didn’t have the technical skills to fully execute the vision. Now I do. But if anything, I try to protect that raw instinct. 

Do you think electronic music moves too fast now, or do you like the pace the industry is evolving at?

It moves fast but I think that’s part of what makes it exciting. The challenge is not chasing every trend and losing your identity in the process. The artists I respect most are the ones who evolve on their own terms. If you’re just reacting to whatever’s hot this week, the music shows it. I’d rather be authentic and just on my own course. 

If you could go back and give your younger self one piece of advice when you first started, what would it be?

Trust the process and don’t worry about peoples opinions. I wasted a lot of energy early on caring what people think. The only version of this that works long-term is the one that’s genuinely yours. Everything else is noise.

What keeps you motivated after so many years of touring, releasing music, and being constantly on the move?

The people, honestly. You can have the longest travel day of your life, run on no sleep, and then you walk out and the crowd is going off that resets everything. And I still genuinely love making music. The day that stops feeling exciting is the day I’ll know something’s wrong.

Your new single Teardrop feels like another step forward — where do you see your sound heading over the next few years?

I’m not sure really all the music coming out now I made is from 6-12 months ago. I love making more emotional records but also love records that you know when they’re played live at a festival the crowd is going to go crazy. 

After celebrating the past with this tour, what do you think the next chapter of Will Sparks looks like?

It’s actually one of the most exciting periods I’ve had in a while. More music than I’ve ever released, a collab with Orkestrated that I’m really proud of, Tomorrowland again, and potentially a surprise EP that I think will genuinely catch people off guard. The Classics tour is about honouring where it started  but everything else I’ve got lined up is firmly about where it’s going.

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GUTTERMOUTH Farwell Australian Tour

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Guttermouth, the unapologetic, wise-cracking punk rock institution fronted by the one and only Mark Adkins, is heading back to Australia for what the band insists—cross their hearts and hope to die—is absolutely, triple-promise-the-last-time their final tour Down Under.

Titled “One Last Time“, the run consists of just seven shows in October 2026, giving fans one last chance to catch them live before Mark hangs up his mic for good… or at least until he changes his mind again. Turning 60 years old on October 10 this year and having already visited Australia 20+ times, Mark has officially had it. “I’ve been coming here since before half of you were born,” Adkins said in a recent interview from his couch. “I’ve seen the beaches, the bars, the bans, the bullshit. I’ve partied, I’ve fought, I’ve blacked out in places I still can’t pronounce, enough is enough”

OCTOBER 2026

Fri Oct 09 – Lion Arts Factory – All Ages
w/ Ebolagoldfish – MOSHTIX
Sat Oct 10 – The Tote, Melbourne – 18+
w/ Ebolagoldfish & OZTIX
Sun Oct 11 – Factory Floor, Sydney – 18+ (Unless with Guardian)
w/ Ebolagoldfish – FACTORY
Tue Oct 13 – Hamilton Station, Newcastle – 18+
w/ Ebolagoldfish – OZTIX

Fri Oct 16 – Balcony at Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast – 18+
w/ Fake News – OZTIX

Sat Oct 17 – Norton’s, Sunshine Coast – 18+ (Unless with Guardian)
w/ Fake News – OZTIX
Sun Oct 18 – Crowbar, Brisbane – 18+
w/ Fake News – OZTIX

Early Bird’s on Sale April 8th for just $35 – $45
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Guttermouth’s Australian history is pure punk legend: wild nights, venue bans, “farewell” tours that weren’t, and a fanbase that’s ridden the chaos for decades. This tour tips its hat to the country that’s welcomed (and occasionally booted) them back forever. So, grab a ticket if you’re game for one more round. Or don’t. Mark’s feet are up, cold one in hand, zero fucks left. This is it—’One Last Time,’ or whatever the hell comes next…
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Sophia Bouvier Introduces a Striking Debut with “Poison Apple”

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At just 17, Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Sophia Bouvier steps into view with the quiet confidence of an artist who already knows the power of a well-told story. Her debut single, “Poison Apple,” serves as both an introduction and a statement of intent—an intimate, emotionally charged track that explores what she describes as “the push and pull of temptation, trust, and heartbreak.” There’s a tension running through the song, where sweetness slowly gives way to something sharper, capturing that all-too-familiar moment when illusion fades and consequences settle in. With its vivid lyricism and reflective tone, “Poison Apple” invites listeners to find themselves within it, sitting with the complicated choices we make and the bittersweet aftermath they leave behind. It’s a compelling first glimpse into a songwriting voice that leans into vulnerability without losing its edge.

Bouvier’s path to this moment has been shaped by years of performance and connection. Since picking up the ukulele at eight, she has honed her craft busking on city streets and playing in cafes, restaurants, and local venues across Vancouver. Her musical world draws from a rich lineage—echoes of Lana Del Rey’s cinematic melancholy, Billie Eilish’s understated intimacy, Nina Simone’s emotional depth, and Amy Winehouse’s raw honesty all find subtle expression in her work. Offstage, she channels that same passion into building community, hosting a monthly youth open mic that creates space for emerging voices to be heard. With “Poison Apple,” Sophia Bouvier isn’t just introducing herself—she’s establishing a foundation rooted in storytelling, connection, and a clear sense of artistic identity.

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ANNA JEAVONS COUNTS DOWN TO THE RELEASE OF ANOMIE WITH EMOTIVE SINGLE ‘SMART CASUAL’

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Ahead of the release of her studio album ANOMIE, Adelaide-based songwriter and musician Anna Jeavons shares another powerful taster with new single, ‘Smart Casual’.

A song that speaks to Jeavons’ heartfelt and natural talent for songwriting and storytelling, ‘Smart Casual’ is emotive and high impact. Produced by Ben Stewart (Slowly Slowly), it locks listeners in, with commanding vocals and layered guitars building to a moving crescendo. Jeavons pours reflections on a turbulent time in her life into lyrics that feel both accessible and intimate.

“Smart Casual is a song about how we don’t grow all year round and, like plants, need light and time. Like a lot of songs on the album, it wrestles with existential angst; it’s an outpouring of loneliness, and yearning for meaning. In the lyrics I say: I don’t believe in anything; I am more alone than I have ever been.

But it’s not all depressing. At the end you can hear me repeat the lyrics ‘it’ll be alright’, almost like a mantra. I think I wanted to believe I could tend to the parts of me that felt cold or buried – and eventually be ready to unfurl and grow again.”

Indeed, “It’ll be alright” may be the catchcry of the artist’s forthcoming album. A skilled lyricist, Anna carefully articulates commonplace anxieties. But it is hope, not self-pity, that’s left lingering in the listener’s ear.

Along with the release of ‘Smart Casual’, Jeavons is excited to share the song’s official music video, co-directed by Jeavons herself and Brendan Levi.

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Anna, who lives with Bipolar I Disorder, wanted to visually capture her relationship with nature: one of her great comforts in times of crisis.

“Imagery like lying in grass, or being engulfed by the ocean, is an important visual for the album. Reconnecting with the natural world, and listening to it, helps me slow down; to stop rushing headlong to my death. It makes me feel connected to something bigger, universal, eternal – to the natural order of things. Less alone. I can immerse my miserable, crushing individuality into something older and wiser – the earth, the long grass; a speck intermingling with an enormous universe.

The video was shot at locations between Brownhill Creek, Belair and Lynton Railway Station in Adelaide.

Jeavons wanted to contrast the footage with imagery of lying in bed in a dark room doomscrolling, representing her depression.

“I recruited my friends Brendan Levi and Daniel Wise to bring this one to life. We focused on aligning match cuts between the bedroom and the nature shots, and capturing footage from above that pulls out slowly. I was hoping to create a feeling of expansion, like in the song. It starts simple, then builds and opens up at the end, becoming big and cinematic. We wanted to mirror that in the music video.”

ANOMIE will be released on April 29 – the start of a much-anticipated new chapter for Jeavons, one of Adelaide’s long-beloved storytellers. So far this year, the artist has released six stunning tracks, each speaking to the themes of the album in their own way.

Featuring songs ‘Woo Me’, ‘On The Sidelines’, ‘Milky’ and more, the growing collection has provided newcomers with a great gateway to Jeavons’ music. For longtime fans, it’s been a poignant reminder of her dedication to the craft. With the release of ‘Smart Casual’, we see Anna Jeavons take another step forward, offering more poetic and nuanced musings on what it means to be alive.

SMART CASUAL IS OUT NOW

ANOMIE IS RELEASED WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL.

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MAKUA ROTHMAN RELEASES A POWERFUL NEW SINGLE CATCH A WAVE WITH AWOLNATION

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Big Wave world champion continues musical rise with one of 2026’s standout collaborations

MAKUA is heading to Australia and is set to perform at Sessions Surf Festival on the Gold Coast on 23 May 2026 + more to be announced

Big Wave world champion Makua Rothman has released his new single Catch A Wave, a powerful collaboration with multi-platinum alternative act AWOLNATION that is already gaining global traction.

A World Surf League title holder, Rothman built his reputation charging some of the most dangerous waves on the planet. But behind the accolades lies a journey marked by personal struggles that once saw him lose his way before rebuilding his life through surfing, music and discipline.

Now emerging as a powerful voice beyond the surf world, the North Shore of Oahu native channels those experiences into music that blends alternative rock and surf punk. His songs draw heavily from life growing up on Hawaii’s North Shore and the tight-knit surf community that shaped him.

His latest release, Catch A Wave, features Aaron Bruno, frontman of AWOLNATION and the voice behind the multi-platinum hit Sail, with the collaboration naturally progressing from creative partnership and into the studio.

At its core, the track is grounded in loss, brotherhood and life in the water, carrying an emotional weight that reflects Rothman’s journey both as an athlete and an artist.

“Music gives us a way to bring back the memories of our friends who have passed and help carry their legacies forward,” Rothman says. “The song is a way to make sure they are not forgotten.”

Working alongside multi-platinum producer Jimmy Messer, whose credits include Madonna, Miley Cyrus and Kelly Clarkson, Rothman has been building momentum as an artist, touring with acts such as AWOLNATION and Sublime.

Australia is a natural stop, with Rothman planning upcoming tour dates. He will kick things off on the Gold Coast at Sessions Surf Festival 2026, with additional dates to be announced. He carries strong recognition among surf audiences, while his crossover into music is connecting with a broader cultural audience across sport, music and lifestyle.

With a new album expected this year, his upcoming visit will introduce Australian audiences to the next chapter of that journey.

LISTEN TO CATCH A WAVE HERE

Available now on all streaming platforms

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Monsieur Mellow – Roll River, Roll (feat. Jackson James Smith) out now

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Australian songwriter/producer Callum MacDonald (best known as a core member of Brisbane R&B/soul outfit daste.), continues to carve out a new lane with his solo project, Monsieur Mellow. This week, he shares his latest single, “Roll River, Roll”, the next taste of his forthcoming debut solo EP.

Launching the project in January with the smooth, groove-led ‘Paris Strut’, and quickly following it up with ‘Slow Down’ featuring Sydney artist Taj Ralph, Monsieur Mellow has been steadily building a world that leans into warmth, nostalgia and late-night sway. Now, “Roll River, Roll” sees him teaming up with Brisbane singer/songwriter Jackson James Smith for a collaboration that feels both effortless and overdue.

Built around soulful vocal samples and glowing brass lines, the track locks into a slow-burn rhythm that feels timeless. Lush trumpets set the tone early, while the groove carries that signature Monsieur Mellow balance — music that feels lived-in yet immediate, equally suited to solitary reflection or a dancefloor moment shared with someone close.

Speaking on the track, Callum shares; “I’ve always been drawn to soulful vocal samples, so in August last year I remember spending a few days digging through acapellas that really spoke to me. A handful from the London collective Soothsayers immediately clicked as they carried the warmth I’d been hearing in my head for this project. From the start, I knew where I wanted the sound to lean.

With Monsieur Mellow, I’m always chasing that sweet spot between groove and nostalgia. I want the music to feel lived-in, like something that moves you in the moment but also feels like it drifted in from another decade. There’s a certain sway I’m after, that slow-burn rhythm you could dance to with someone you love as the night rolls on.

The foundation of “Roll River, Roll” came together quickly once the brass lines and chorus vocal sample locked in. The trumpets really set the tone, and everything else flowed from there. I’d been hoping to work with Jackson for a long time, but I’m a big believer in waiting for the right song. I feel lucky he connected with it. His vocal ended up being the final touch on a track I already loved, and it lifted the whole thing exactly where it needed to go.”

With each release, Monsieur Mellow further defines his solo identity — one rooted in groove-heavy production, soulful textures and a deep reverence for classic songwriting. “Roll River, Roll” continues that evolution, setting the tone for what’s to come from his debut EP later this year.

Stream:
https://bfan.link/roll-river-roll

Monsieur Mellow:
https://linktr.ee/monsieurmellow

Jackson James Smith:
https://linktr.ee/Jacksonjamessmith

Credits:

Co-Written by Callum MacDonald, Jackson James Smith, Soothsayers, The Finishing Touch

Produced & Mixed by Callum MacDonald

Mastered by Paul Blakey

Artwork & Visuals by Callum MacDonald

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The Horrors (UK) welcome Sydney band G.U.N as support on upcoming Australian tour – The Horrors’ Australian tour starts April 10

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Iconic UK band The Horrors’ first Australian tour in more than a decade is just around the corner, kicking off next Friday 10th April at Brisbane’s Princess Theatre. Today they announce Sydney outfit G.U.N will join them as support in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Tickets are available HERE.

Self proclaimed as drama class with sex appeal, G.U.N have punctuated their voice deep into the heart of Sydney’s underground music scene. Driven by vulnerability, vanity, and soul, G.U.N blur music, performance art and theatre into a unique live experience. G.U.N’s unique live shows have been widely recognised and celebrated as a loving contribution to Australian alternative music and performance art alike. In 2024 G.U.N was nominated for FBi Radio’s best live act and recognized as #2 in the top 15 best live acts of SXSW Sydney 2024. Returning high from their Dark Mofo 2025 debut – where The Horrors also made a captivating exclusive appearance – G.U.N are not to be missed.

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Last year’s performances at Dark Mofo and 3RRR marked The Horrors’ first Australian shows since 2012, when they appeared at Laneway Festival alongside a run of headline shows in support of their third studio album Skying.

After nearly 20 years making music, there are few bands who’ve created a canon as determinedly innovative and consistently critically-acclaimed as The Horrors. Emerging as  zeitgeist-shaking garage-goths on their 2007 debut Strange House, before taking a sharp left  turn for their Mercury-nominated follow up Primary Colours, since the beginning they have  roamed freely between genres. 2011’s Skying won the NME Award for Best Album; V was  heralded as “a triumph” in a five-star Guardian review, while 2021’s pair of EPs – Lout and Against The Blade – marked a new chapter with their most industrial, uncompromising output yet.

The band’s brand new album, Night Life, is a record of weight and space; of melancholy and euphoria; a record that  has the ability to make bedfellows of seemingly disparate ideas as only The Horrors can. The ‘Night Life’ here is not the vim and vigour of pubs and clubs. It’s the thoughts that happen under  the cover of darkness; the places your mind takes you when the rest of the world is asleep. A  record born out of a desire to revive the raw, instinctive spirit of the band’s early work.

Premier Artists, ThePhoenix.au & 3RRR* present

*Melbourne only

THE HORRORS

NIGHT LIFE AUSTRALIA 2026

with special guests

Friday 10th April – Princess Theatre – Brisbane

Saturday 11th April – Manning Bar – Sydney

Sunday 12th April – Northcote Theatre – Melbourne

Tuesday 14th April – Lion Arts Factory – Adelaide

Wednesday 15th April – Rosemount – Perth **

For tickets & more information visit thephoenix.au

Brisbane: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/event/2500635497384666
Sydney: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-horrors/187577
Melbourne: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-horrors-uk/187213?skin=northcotetheatre
Adelaide: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-horrors/187359?skin=LAF20
Perth: https://rosemounthotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/4b275db2-6354-4d65-ba21-d1b49d2058d1

**G.U.N not appearing

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1tbsp – Pink Dress (feat. Cherry Chola)

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Australian dj/producer 1tbsp returns with a new single this week, ‘Pink Dress’, teaming up once again with Australian-Venezuelan artist cherry chola.

1tbsp and Cherry Chola first wrote together a few years ago, sparking a creative partnership that has continued to evolve ever since. That chemistry is pushed even further on ‘Pink Dress’, as they explore new textures and energy that lean into a bolder, dance-punk-tinged direction.

Speaking on the collaboration, 1tbsp explains that Cherry Chola’s versatility has been central to their ongoing work together, noting how her voice adapts effortlessly across styles. That freedom is on full display here and will continue across his forthcoming album “big soaps”, where the pair explore an even wider sonic palette.

“Fabiola (Cherry Chola) and I wrote together for the first time a couple of years ago, making ‘Limosina’ in about an hour before she had to run to another session. Fabby is quite prolific, and since then we’ve made a lot of music together. I love how her voice sits on different styles, and we got to explore that more on pink dress and on my upcoming album big soaps; a mutli-genre dance record that’s out on August 7th via my own label dottidot, and French imprint Recherche et Developpement.” ~ 1tbsp

The single is accompanied by a self-directed music video shot in Sydney, starring Cherry Chola alongside Soltera, and Sonido Sex on keys and drums. While the track itself was entirely produced digitally, the band-led visual reflects the raw, live energy that ‘Pink Dress’ channels, signalling a confident step forward in 1tbsp’s ever-expanding sound.

“We shot the music video in Sydney together with Soltera and Sonido Sex on keys & drums. Pink Dress felt like a strong step into a more dance punk direction, so it was fun to reflect that by having a band in the video, even though everything in the song was made on Ableton.” ~ 1tbsp

‘Pink Dress’ follows closely on the heels of 1tbsp’s recent single ‘Soulseek’, featuring Colombian-American artist Soltera, which also arrived alongside a wave of major announcements. The producer revealed details of a brand-new album, his upcoming North American “bubble tour,” his first-ever appearance at Coachella, and a month-long residency at London venue Phonox this May.

Stream/Watch:
https://bfan.link/pink-dress

Upcoming Shows:

(tickets)

bubble tour ~ USA

Thursday, March 26th – Terminal West, Atlanta

Friday, March 27th – El Club, Detroit

Saturday, March 28th – Outset, Chicago

Thursday, April 2 – A&R Music Bar, Columbus

Friday, April 3rd – The Sinclair, Cambridge

Saturday, April 4th – Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn

Friday, April 10th – Coachella (Do Lab Stage)
Sunday, April 12th – Gop Tun Festival, Brazil

Phonox Residency ~ UK

Friday, May 8th – Phonox, London

Friday, May 15th – Phonox, London

Friday, May 22nd – Phonox, London

Friday, May 29th – Phonox, London

1tbsp:

https://linktr.ee/1tbsp

Cherry Chola:
https://linktr.ee/cherrychola

Credits:
Co-Written by Maxwell Byrne & Fabiola Vit Exposito

Produced by Maxwell Byrne
Mixing by Doug Wright

Mastering by Ryan Schwabe

Artwork by piggybankshoe

Photos by James Caswell

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Hideout Festival announces full line up & brand Radio 1 Dance X Stage!

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Hideout Festival, situated on the legendary Zrće Beach, has grown from humble beginnings to leading Croatia’s summer scene for a decade and a half. Having sold out the 2026 edition in just an hour, the buzz around the festival is huge, and with the full line up now announced, it’s looking like the most impressive year yet!
Spread across some of the best-rated clubs in the world, Papaya, Kalypso, and Aquarius, and also welcoming a brand new festival stage in partnership with BBC Radio 1 Dance X. Complete with pool parties, high-spec sound systems, bespoke production and a dedicated community, Hideout Festival has established itself as Croatia’s most essential festival experience.
Auditions to the existing stellar line up are the likes of Radio 1 dance legend Danny Howard, cult DJ / Producer Partiboi 69, multi-genre high-energy up and comer Arthi, bass-forward legend Lou Nour (FKA Sicaria), viral producers Riordan and Badger, Irish floor-filler Krytsal Klear, plus a host of other incredible acts.
They’ll be joining the already announced Interplanetary Criminal, Eliza Rose, Ewan McVicar, sim0ne, Josh Baker and more.
BBC Radio 1 Dance will also be in the mix at Hideout this year with a brand new stage for 2026 – BBC Radio 1 Dance X. The stage will be featuring the very best selectors in the business, with the likes of Dr Dubplate, Malugi, DJ Heartstring, Jack Marlow, Sasha Gigi, sim0ne, Daisy, Cicely and more.
Registration is also now open for Hideout 2027 tickets here – with this year’s edition selling out in an hour, it’s essential to sign up to boost chances of securing a place!
Hideout Festival has an unmatched offering with an array of boat parties, pool parties and exclusive performances. But the fun doesn’t stop when the music ends, with a wealth of extra adventures to be had from thrilling water sports, banana boats, jet skis, pedalos, and the famous bungee jump, to more chilled-out offerings like massages, cocktails, and sushi.
2025 was a big year to follow, but with this stellar line up, Hideout Festival is set to be an unmissable event in the 2026 festival calendar.
FULL LINE UP
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4am Kru / AK SPORTS / Alan Fitzpatrick / AMMARA / Arielle Free / Arthi / Badger / Bakery / Ben Hemsley / BIG REG / Charlie Boon / CICELY / Daire / Daisy / Danny Howard / Darius Syrossian / DART / Denney / Diffrent / DJ HEARTSTRING / Doorly / Dr Dubplate / East ENd Dubs / Eliza Rose / Ella Knight / Ellam / Ellia Jaya / Elliot Schooling & Liam Palmer / Enzo Is Burning / Ewan McVicar / Faster Horses / Fish56Octagon / Gaskin / Gorgon City / Hamdi / Interplanetary Criminal / Jack Marlow / Jack Swift / Jakkob / Jamback / Josh Baker / Juicy Romance / Kepler / KETTAMA / KILIMANJARO / Krystal Klear / Kyle Starkey / L.P Rhythm / La La / Laidlaw / LF SYSTEM / Locklead / Locky / Loéca / Lou Nour (FKA SICARIA) / Luke Dean / Luuk Van Dijk / MALUGI / Max Dean / MC AD / Molly D / Morgan Seatree / n4tee / Nautica / Nicola Bear / Obskür / Oden & Fatzo (Live) /Live F / Omar + / Paige Tomlinson / Partiboi69 / Paul Woolford / Prospa / RILEY / Rio Tashan / Riordan / Rossi. / Sam Divine / Sarah Story / Sasha GIGI / Silva Bumpa / sim0ne / Skream / SOSA / Special Request / Wildish
RADIO 1 Dance X Stage
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CICELY / Daisy / Danny Howard / DJ HEARTSTRING / Interplanetary Criminal / Jack Marlow / L.P Rhythm / Malugi / Nautica / Obskür / Omar + / Paige Tomlinson / Sarah Story / Sasha GIGI / Silva Bumpa / sim0ne
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First international guests announced for BIGSOUND 2026

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Pictured: Márk Bóna – Sziget Festival (Hungary), Christie Medina-Gonzalez – Hellfest (FR), Carole Ann Vetter – Low Profile Sync Agency (US), Nigel House – Rough Trade Record Stores (UK) & Mariana Timony – Bandcamp (US).

The Biggest Week in Australian Music Returns, International Industry Guests Rough Trade Record Stores (UK), Bandcamp (US), Hellfest (FR), Low Profile Sync Agency (US) & Sziget Festival (Hungary) set tone for 2026 delegation

First international guests announced for BIGSOUND 2026 – Guests from the UK, US, France and Hungary to descend on Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley from 1–4 September 2026.

Full guest list includes representatives from ROAM Artists (UK), Reeperbahn (GER), DMT Law Firm (US), Carpark Records (US), The Great Escape (UK), True Panther (US) and SXSW (US)

Artist Applications Extended 11:59pm – Tuesday, 7 April 2026.

Magandjin (Brisbane), Queensland – Representatives from ROAM Artists (UK), Reeperbahn (GER), DMT Law Firm (US), Carpark Records (US), The Great Escape (UK), True Panther (US) and SXSW (US) lead the first international guest announcements for BIGSOUND 2026 (1-4 September Fortitude Valley, Brisbane). 

Alongside the conference, the BIGSOUND 2026 festival will showcase the BIGSOUND 100 – made up of Australian and New Zealand acts ready to capitalise on the momentum and opportunities offered through the BIGSOUND Artist Hub, Content House, tailored meetings, mentoring and performance schedules.

Artist Applications have been extended, closing 11.59pm – Tuesday, 7 April 2026, with the official program to be revealed in the coming months.

Kicking off their 25th year, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest music industry event, BIGSOUND has gone early with a first announce that reads like a wish list for any Australian musician, manager or music business looking for opportunities outside of their city and our shores.

Taking over Fortitude Valley each September, BIGSOUND is where the global music industry does business with Australia. It’s where deals get done, rosters get signed, tours get booked, and the conversations that define careers happen between panels, after showcases, and over a drink at the Artist Hub.

International Guests include:

Nigel House, Rough Trade Retail – Driven by a deep and longstanding passion for music, Nigel is the OG of one of the most influential names in independent retail. The 50-year-old institution operates stores across the UK, in NYC, and Berlin, combining record retail with in-store and out-of-store performances that play a key role in artist discovery and fan connection, championing artists with recent performances from Geese and Courtney Barnett.

Mariana Timony, Bandcamp Daily -The editorial arm of Bandcamp helps shape global music discovery while supporting independent artists through a direct-to-fan model. As Senior Editor, Timony will write a Brisbane Scene Report during BIGSOUND, spotlighting the region’s emerging artists and culture.

Christie Medina-Gonzalez, Hellfest – One of the world’s leading heavy music festivals held in France. Known for its large-scale production and line-ups featuring established acts like Metallica, Iron Maiden and Parkway Drive along with emerging artists programmed across the six stages.

Carole Ann Vetter, Low Profile – As the Senior Director of Licensing & Admin, for the last 8 years Vetter has been overseeing all things sync at the company, from creative pitching to business administration. Low Profile is a Brooklyn-based, female-run agency working across global campaigns in film, television, and brand partnerships, connecting culturally relevant and emerging artists with leading brands including Nike, Apple, and Netflix.

Márk Bóna, Sziget Festival – Bóna is a long-standing booker and event manager, having worked across its programming and production since 2004, now overseeing key stages and emerging artist bookings. Sziget Festival is one of Europe’s largest and most internationally recognised festivals, held in Budapest and drawing a global audience with a diverse, multi-genre lineup and large-scale production.

Joining them:

David Telfer, Lawyer at DMT Law Firm (US)

Christina Austin, Agent at Cobra (UK)

Kelley Lin, Label/General Manager at True Panther (US)

Lucy Atkinson, agent at ROAM Artists (UK)

Steph Salas, Label Manager at Carpark Records (US)

Reeperbahn (GER)

SXSW (USA)

The Great Escape (UK)

QMusic & BIGSOUND CEO Kris Stewart said “Each year, alongside our Conference Curators Cathy Oates and Niriko McLure, our commitment is to bring global music industry decision makers to Brisbane. We want people to leave BIGSOUND with relationships that support them across their entire career.”

Returning in just 159 days BIGSOUND 2026 will again feature the popular Roundtables, Conversation Corners, Artist Hub, Content House, Delegate Hub, and Goolwal Goolwal, (Yagara language for BIGSOUND) – BIGSOUND’s First Nations-led program bringing free cultural experiences by day and deadly tunes by night. Alongside these crowd favourites an expanded technology and partner showcase program will be launched in the coming months.

The full BIGSOUND program will launch in July, with early bird tickets set to go on sale in May. The team promises to tease more exciting news soon.

Be the first to hear when tickets go on-sale – subscribe now at www.bigsound.org.au/subscribe

About BIGSOUND

The biggest week in Australian music and largest music industry event in the Southern Hemisphere, BIGSOUND has been where the music industry does business for 25 years. Held annually in the sacred home and beating heart of Australia’s Live music scene – Fortitude Valley, Magandjin (Brisbane), BIGSOUND is four days and three nights of showcases, development, conversations and connections.

BIGSOUND is the place where managers find their next act, agents close touring deals, labels discover the artists that define the next generation, and where introductions made over a drink at the Artist Hub become the partnerships that shape careers. Part showcase, part conference, part pilgrimage for the Australian music industry and its global peers  – BIGSOUND is a cultural moment that has helped launched and propelled the careers of artists including Flume, Tash Sultana, Tones and I, and Courtney Barnettt, and continues to attract the international music industry to Brisbane each September.

BIGSOUND 2026 | 1–4 September, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. Tickets on sale May 2026.

About QMusic
QMusic is the not-for-profit music industry peak body and development association for Queensland. The work of QMusic is critical to the success and development of Queensland’s music economy. It is the only significant and established not-for-profit organisation in Queensland dedicated to delivering sector and talent development, and recognition and capacity building initiatives including Industry Connect, the QMAs, and BIGSOUND.

TICKETS ON SALE MAY 2026

For more information on BIGSOUND 2026 visit
www.bigsound.org.au

BIGSOUND 2026
1 – 4 September Fortitude Valley Brisbane, QLD 

TICKET PRICING
ON SALE MAY 2026

FULL DELEGATE EXPERIENCE 

Early Bird Offer
General: $649 / QMusic Members: $599 / Students $425

Standard 
General: $799 / QMusic Members: $749 / Students $425

Late Round 
General: $899 / QMusic Members: $849 / Students $425

BIGSOUND BY NIGHT (3-DAY FESTIVAL PASS)

Early Bird Offer
General: $85 / Concession: $69

Late Round 
General: $99 / Concession: $69

SINGLE NIGHT FESTIVAL PASS

Early Bird Offer
General: $55 / Concession: $30

Late Round
General: $69 / Concession: $30

*Prices are subject to change and platform booking/processing fees

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BEN GERRANS ANNOUNCES LARGEST AUSTRALIAN SHOWS TO DATE WITH WEAVER TOUR

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Eora/Sydney-based DJ and producer Ben Gerrans is set to take his euphoric sound nationwide this winter, announcing his WEAVER tour, a run of shows spanning Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne this May/ June presented by Untitled Group and triple j.

Marking his biggest headline shows on home soil to date,The WEAVER tour arrives at a defining moment in Gerrans’ ascent.

His latest single ‘This Feeling’, released March 20, captures his essence in full. Driven by euphoric builds and a sweeping melodic topline, the track is a clear reflection of Gerrans’ ability to merge nostalgia with modern club energy.

With an unmistakable social media presence, Gerrans’ reach continues to expand well beyond the club circuit, signalling a new generation of electronic artists whose impact spans both digital culture and physical dancefloors. That momentum has translated into sold-out headline shows across the country, as well as festival appearances including Ultra Australia.

Characterised by his larger-than-life stage presence and emotionally charged, high-intensity sets, Gerrans has built a reputation as one of Australia’s most compelling electronic exports.

With the announcement of his WEAVER Tour, Gerrans steps into his most ambitious chapter yet.

With demand continuing to surge and his profile rising globally, this tour stands as a defining moment for Ben Gerrans, another milestone from one of Australia’s most exciting electronic artists.

Kicking off on Friday, May 29 at Brisbane’s Princess Theatre, Gerrans is then set to perform at Byron Bay’s Beach Hotel (May 30), Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre (June 12), Sydney’s Metro Theatre (June 19), before closing in Perth at Badlands on June 20.

FULL TOUR DATES:

Friday May 29 – Princess Theatre, Brisbane
Saturday May 30 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
Friday, June 12 – Northcote Theatre, Melbourne
Friday 19 June – Metro Theatre, Sydney
Saturday 20 June – Badlands, Perth

Tickets + Info:
Pre-sale registration available now HERE

 Presale begins Tuesday 24th March 8AM AEDT

General Onsale begins Friday 27th March 9AM AEDT

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OPEN SEASON 2026: LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT

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The Tivoli Group, Double J and QPAC presents
OPEN SEASON 2026
LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT
WINTER 2026, BRISBANE / MAGANDJIN
Pre-sale Thursday 26 March 2026, 7:00am AEST
General on-sale Friday 27 March 2026, 8:00am AEST
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Featuring… GIL SCOTT-HERON by BRIAN JACKSON & YASIIN BEY, ALISON WONDERLAND, SKIN ON SKIN, EARL SWEATSHIRT & MIKE, WEDNESDAY, HIATUS KAIYOTE, SHADY NASTY, MOGWAI, PEACH PRC, SAINT LEVANT, KAE TEMPEST, EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING, STEREOLAB, SPARKS, DRY CLEANING and many more!

Brisbane saves its best for winter and the soundtrack to winter 2026 has finally arrived. From 25 May to 25 July, Open Season returns for its sixth edition, bringing together over 100 artists and special events across 10+ venues – spanning theatres, clubs, galleries and public spaces – transforming the river city into a city of sound.

Produced by The Tivoli Group, Open Season has taken root as Brisbane’s defining winter cultural program, championing local, national and international artists and a bold expression of the city’s independent creative spirit. Unapologetically ambitious, the 2026 edition embraces unexpected venues and cross-disciplinary collaborations, creating experiences that are immersive, surprising and gritty.

Open Season is a true grass roots success story.  Since its inception in 2020 in the wake of the pandemic, the program has grown from a one-venue, 4-week event to an annual city-wide takeover that sets Brisbane alight each winter. Now spanning eight weeks, Open Season 2026 will activate The Tivoli, The Princess Theatre, QPAC’s new Glasshouse Theatre, South Brisbane’s Fish Lane, the entire Clarence Corner Precinct in Woolloongabba, the historic St Andrew’s Church, Quivr in Winn Lane, and various public spaces across the city.

Creative Director Dave Sleswick describes this year’s program as Open Season at its most expansive yet “Open Season has always been about building something from the ground up, a program that belongs to the city and the people who live here. In 2026 we’re expanding further than ever: more venues, more artists, more unexpected spaces. It’s rough around the edges, full of bite and big ideas, and driven by people who genuinely care about making Brisbane a more interesting and culturally rich place to call home.”

QPAC Chief Executive Rachel Healy welcomed the return of the Open Season partnership as an opportunity to bring together two very different but complementary arts organisations to present acclaimed international musicians to Brisbane audiences.

“Last year’s Open Season collaboration was a such a roaring success with 35 percent of audiences for the series coming to QPAC for the very first time,” Ms Healy said.

“We’re excited that our Glasshouse is now open and ready to be a part of this year’s Open Season with in-demand international acts such as Mogwai and Sparks on our newest stage, adding to Brisbane’s reputation as a contemporary music destination.”

The 2026 lineup unites international icons, legendary pioneers, emerging voices and local innovators in a cross-genre collision of punk, indie, electronic, jazz, hip-hop, psych and beyond.

A 2026 program highlight is the world premiere, Gil Scott-Heron by Brian Jackson & Yasiin Bey. See jazz and soul luminary Brian Jackson join forces with hip hop legend Yasiin Bey to perform music that transformed a cultural landscape. Together, they celebrate the revolutionary artistry of Gil Scott-Heron, whose voice and vision continue to inspire generations. ‘The Revolution Will Not Be Televised’, but it will come to life at The Tivoli this May.

His legacy sits alongside the poetic conviction of rappers Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE, who together bring sharp, introspective lyricism to the stage for a night of unmissable hip-hop and showmanship.

Heartthrob Saint Levant brings his trilingual love songs to The Princess Theatre. Pulling from a range of cultural background and musical influences, the artist creates a distinct blend of R&B that is having audiences rushing to buy tickets across the globe.

The sonic weight of Mogwai (celebrating 30 years), Deafheaven, Nothing and Spy expands into immersive, heavy and transcendent territory, while electronic music pulses through sets from Skin on Skin, Alison Wonderland, RONA, Ben Gerrans, Bradley Zero, dameeeeela and C.Frim.

London four-piece avant garde outfit Dry Cleaning delivers punchy spoken-word minimalism, while North Carolina indie-rockers Wednesday blur alt-country and slacker rock. USA’s Current Joys is the lo-fi, genre-bending solo-project of Nick Rattigan (Surf Curse). The Black Angels and Silversun Pickups channel shoegaze and psych rock with a nostalgic ’90s twist – all on long-awaited, highly anticipated visits to Australia.

Intimate performances come from Welsh singer-songwriter Cate Le Bon (with support from Hana Stretton), whose idiosyncratic melodies and hypnotic guitar work captivate; Kae Tempest, the British poet and musician whose bold spoken-word roots give each song striking narrative force; UK producer Clara La San, known for her dark, delicate vocals and introspective songwriting; The National’s legendary baritone frontman Matt Berninger, making his solo Australian debut; and indie-rock stalwart Ben Kweller, whose melodic hooks and heartfelt delivery round out the international program defined by humanity and powerful songwriting.

Following the cancellation of her On The Banks performances due to illness, Peach PRC is welcomed into the Open Season program, reaffirming her commitment to her Brisbane fans. Bringing her unapologetically bold hyper-pop world to the stage—where candy-coated hooks meet razor-sharp lyricism, and vulnerability collides with high-gloss theatrics.

Australian artists remain at the heart of Open Season with internationally lauded Melbourne act Hiatus Kaiyote returning to Brisbane as part of a special 15-year anniversary tour. Exclusive to Open Season is a rare, long-awaited performance by garage-punk legends Eddy Current Suppression Ring. Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Rum Jungle, Mulga Bore Hard Rock, Full Flower Moon Band, Shady Nasty, Beddy Rays, Hatchie and Jem Cassar-Daley are also set to perform across the jam-packed season.

In 2026, Open Season moves beyond stages into the city’s streets, galleries and unexpected spaces.

A keystone event of the program is Against The Grain Festival, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Brisbane-based event promoters GRAIN. The event is a one-day, multi-venue block party with 30+ artists set to transform The Princess Theatre and the surrounding Clarence Corner precinct into a bustling hub of art and community. The sneak-preview, first-round announcement features Stereolab, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever and Hatchie, with the full program set to announce of April 1(no fools).

Blak Day Out, co-presented by Blak Social, is an annual celebration of Blak excellence and First Nations voices, stories and sound will feature Beddy Rays and Jem Cassar-Daley with many more artists to be announced.

After a stellar first edition in 2025, South System Vol. 2 is ready to roll back into Fish Lane at South Brisbane, taking the dance party to the back street with free performances from RONA. and many more. Speaking of free dancefloors; Quivr co-presents Centrefold, a celebration of women and GNC creatives and electronic artists including C.Frim, dameeeela, nikitasilly, Peachtings, Squidgenini and more.

Photographic exhibition Nowhere Fast will take over the Woolloongabba Art Gallery. Curated by John Willstead and Robert Forster, the exhibition features Paul O’Brian’s photographs of Brisbane’s punk and post-punk scene from 1978-1982. Interdisciplinary collaborations see Open Season extend beyond music, including Australasian Dance Collective’s dance piece Assembly Vol. 2 – Dull Boy, Kiosk Films’ dance/film event Cruisin’ For A Brusin’, and SKIN, a dance and live music double bill from Brisbane’s VOiiiD Collective and Bcharre بشرّي,. Together, these projects stretch Open Season into something porous, unpredictable and tactile, where music, dance, visual art and community collide.

More than a lineup, Open Season 2026 is an invitation to experience Brisbane through music and togetherness, to move between venues, genres, scenes and ideas, and be part of a city coming to life in real time.

What’s better?? There is still more to come. Stay tuned for the next round of artist and venue announcements on 10 April.

Open Season = Music for Brisbane!
ALISON WONDERLAND, ARTIFICIAL (LIVE), BEDDY RAYS, BEN GERRANS, BEN KWELLER, BRADLEY ZERO, C.FRIM, CATE LE BON, CLARA LA SAN, CURRENT JOYS, DAMEEEELA, DEAFHEAVEN, DRY CLEANING, EARL SWEATSHIRT & MIKE, EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING, FULL FLOWER MOON BAND, GIL SCOTT-HERON BY BRIAN JACKSON & YASIIN BEY, HANA STRETTON, HATCHIE, HAITUS KAIYOTE, JEM CASSAR-DALEY, KAE TEMPEST, MATT BERNINGER (THE NATIONAL), MOGWAI, MULGA BORE HARD ROCK, NOTHING, PEACH PRC, ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTAL FEVER, RONA., RUM JUNGLE, SAINT LEVANT, SHADY NASTY, SILVERSUN PICKUPS, SKIN ON SKIN, SORRY, SPARKS, SPY, STEREOLAB, THE BLACK ANGELS, WEDNESDAY and more to come!
FULL OPEN SEASON PROGRAM
Gil Scott-Heron by Brian Jackson and Yasiin Bey (USA) – Monday 25 May – The Tivoli
Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE (USA) – Wednesday 27 May – The Tivoli
Current Joys (USA) – Wednesday 27 May – The Princess Theatre
Mogwai (SCT) – Wednesday 27 May – Glasshouse Theatre, QPAC
Dry Cleaning (GBR) – Thursday 28 May – The Princess Theatre
Ben Gerrans – Friday 29 May – The Princess Theatre
Bradley Zero and Das Druid – Friday 29 May – Echo and Bounce
Mulga Bore Hard Rock – Friday 29 May – Vent Space, South Brisbane
Artificial (Live) – Saturday 30 May – Quivr
Sparks (USA) – Saturday 30 May – Glasshouse Theatre, QPAC
Matt Berninger (The National) (USA) – Sunday 31 May – The Princess Theatre
Cate Le Bon w Hana Stretton (WLS) – Tuesday 2 June – The Princess Theatre
Alison Wonderland – Thursday 4 June – The Tivoli
Wednesday (USA) – Thursday 4 June – The Princess Theatre
Sorry (GBR) – Friday 5 June – St. Andrew’s Church Hall, South Brisbane
Centrefold ft. C.Frim, Damleeeela, nikitasilly and more – Saturday 6 June – Quivr
Kae Tempest (GBR) – Sunday 7 June – The Princess Theatre
Saint Levant (PSE) – Monday 8 June – The Princess Theatre
The Black Angels (USA) – Tuesday 7 June – The Princess Theatre
Nowhere Fast Photo Exhibition – 9-22 June – Woolloongabba Art Gallery
ACD’s Assembly Vol. 2 – Friday 12 June – The Princess Theatre
Clara La San (GBR) – Saturday 13 June – The Princess Theatre
Rum Jungle – Friday 19 June – The Princess Theatre
Against The Grain Festival ft. Stereolab, RBCF, Hatchie and more – Saturday 20th June – The Princess Theatre / Clarence Corner Precinct
South System Vol. 2 ft. RONA. – Saturday 27 June – Fish Lane Arts Precinct
Shady Nasty – Friday 3 June – The Tivoli (Intimate Mode)
Ben Kweller (USA) – Wednesday 8 June – The Princess Theatre
Hiatus Kaiyote – Friday 10 July – The Tivoli
Deafheaven (USA) w Nothing (USA) & Spy – Sunday 12 July – The Princess Theatre
Kiosk Films: Crusin’ For A Brusin’ – Tuesday 14 June – The Princess Theatre
VOiiiD Collective and Bcharre بشرّي: SKIN – Thursday/Friday 16-17 June – The Princess Theatre
Peach PRC – Thursday 16 June – Secret Venue TBA
Skin on Skin – Friday 17 June – Secret Venue TBA
Full Flower Moon Band – Saturday 18 July – The Tivoli
Silversun Pickups (USA) – Friday 24 July – The Tivoli
Blak Day Out ft. Beddy Rays, Jem Casser-Daley + more Friday 24 July – The Princess Theatre
Eddy Current Suppression Ring w Speeding Vehicle and Scraps – Saturday 25 July – The Princess Theatre

TICKETS AND KEY DATES
Pre-sale Thursday 26 March 2026, 7:00am AEST
General on-sale Friday 27 March 2026, 8:00am AEST
Venues The Tivoli, The Princess Theatre, QPAC Glasshouse Theatre, South Bank Rainforest Green, Fish Lane, Old Regent Cinema, Clarence Corner block party, Quivr, Echo and Bounce, Museum of Brisbane and more.

OPEN SEASON
Rise and shine – it’s Open Season.
Winter 2026, Brisbane/Magandjin
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